2018 Regular SessionSenator Sollie B. NorwoodPrincipal Author and Co-AuthorSenator Sollie B. NorwoodDistrict 28../../../members/senate/norwood.xml../senate_p_authors/norwood.xmlPrincipal Author Only10/29/18 at 10:06SB2292../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2292SG.pdfCapitol Complex Improvement District projects; authorize DFA to issue short-term debt to implement and administer projects.Fillingane../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml03/16 Approved by Governor../history/SB/SB2292.xml*%$ SB2296../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2296SG.pdfGroup health insurance plan coverage for prescription drugs; authorize medication synchronization for beneficiaries.Kirby../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml03/05 Approved by Governor../history/SB/SB2296.xml* SB2383../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2383IN.pdfAppropriation FY2019; continue funding Ayers Settlement Agreement.Simmons (13th)../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml02/21 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2383.xmlSB2455../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2455PS.pdfSales tax; divert an additional amount to cities to be used to fund infrastructure projects.Parker../Senate_authors/Parker.xml02/27 (H) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2455.xml* SB2501../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2501IN.pdfDues for membership in professional organizations; authorize payroll deduction by school employee.Butler../Senate_authors/Butler.xml01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2501.xmlSB2515../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2515IN.pdfSuffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2515.xmlSB2516../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2516IN.pdfLegal state holidays; move Robert E. Lee's birthday observance to last Monday of April.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2516.xmlSB2517../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2517IN.pdfMotor vehicles; prohibit transfer without a title to a licensed used vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2517.xmlSB2518../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2518IN.pdfCompulsory school attendance law; criminal penalties for parents who do not make their children available for registration.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2518.xmlSB2519../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2519IN.pdfMississippi Civil Rights Museum and Mississippi History Museum; no charge to Mississippi residents.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2519.xmlSB2520../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2520IN.pdfExpunction; consolidate statutes concerning.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2520.xml % SB2521../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2521IN.pdfSpecial sales tax; delete repeal date on provision that authorizes certain cities to levy.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2521.xmlSB2523../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2523IN.pdfCritical Teacher Shortage Area License; create alternative license to be issued for educators who teach in designated areas of.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2523.xmlSB2545../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2545IN.pdfKindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2545.xmlSB2546../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2546IN.pdfYouth court; clarify original jurisdiction over certain serious offenses.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2546.xmlSB2547../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2547IN.pdfSchool resource officers; require uniform statewide training.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2547.xmlSB2548../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2548IN.pdfTax sales; list of lienors on property sold at a tax sale shall be provided to bidders at the tax sale.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2548.xmlSB2549../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2549IN.pdfAppointment of special prosecutor; provide standard procedure.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2549.xmlSB2550../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2550IN.pdfHealth insurance; Commissioner of Insurance must approve rate filings containing an increase in premiums.Norwood01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2550.xmlSB2555../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2555PS.pdfMS Transportation Commission; authorize to receive payments for the enforcement of traffic laws in work zones.Simmons (13th)../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml03/26 (S) Died In Conference../history/SB/SB2555.xml* SB2577../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2577IN.pdfCollege and Work Readiness Program between certain IHL universities and low-performing schools; establish.Simmons (13th)../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2577.xmlSB2748../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2748IN.pdfMississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; revise certain provisions.Horhn../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2748.xmlSB2769../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2769IN.pdfTax Payer Pay Raise Act; remove phase out of income & franchise tax & remove deduction of federal employment tax.Blount../Senate_authors/Blount.xml02/21 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2769.xml %$ SB2791../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2791IN.pdfAssistant teachers; require school districts to notify of nonreemployment within 10 days after adopting budget.Witherspoon../Senate_authors/Witherspoon.xml01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2791.xmlSB2894../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2894PS.pdfJackson State University; authorize to sell certain tax-forfeited parcels.Blount../Senate_authors/Blount.xml03/26 (S) Died In Conference../history/SB/SB2894.xml* SB2933../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2933IN.pdfMississippi Civil Rights Act; enact.Simmons (12th)../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml01/30 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB2933.xmlSB2966../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2966SG.pdfAppropriation; Mental Health, Department of.Clarke../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml04/12 Approved by Governor../history/SB/SB2966.xml* SB3003../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3003IN.pdfBonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to assist the City of Jackson in funding improvements to Smith Park.Blount../Senate_authors/Blount.xml02/21 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB3003.xml %$ SB3009../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3009IN.pdfBonds; authorize to renovate portion of the Metrocenter Mall to house the Hinds Community College Workforce Development Training Center.Norwood02/21 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB3009.xml %$ SB3045../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3045IN.pdfCity of Jackson; authorize to create special local improvement taxing districts.Michel../Senate_authors/Michel.xml03/28 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB3045.xml % SB3054../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3054IN.pdfAuthorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for improvements to Jackson-Evers International Airport and Hawkins Field.Frazier../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml02/21 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB3054.xml %$ SB3080../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3080IN.pdfCity of Jackson; extend the repeal date on the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau and the tax that supports it.Horhn../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml03/28 (S) Died In Committee../history/SB/SB3080.xml % SC 501../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0501SG.pdfCommend life and public service of former State Senator and Representative Rob Smith.Frazier../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0501.xmlSC 502../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdfCommend Pearl "Pirates" Football Team and Head Coach John Perry for first-ever State Championship and perfect season.Kirby../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0502.xmlSC 504../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdfCommend Simmons-Hollandale High School "Blue Devils" Football Team for third straight Class 1A State Title and undefeated season.Clarke../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0504.xmlSC 508../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0508SG.pdfRecognize Ole Miss Wide Receiver A.J. Brown for winning the 2017 C Spire Conerly Trophy.Michel../Senate_authors/Michel.xml02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0508.xmlSC 518../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0518SG.pdfHonoring Mississippi Actor Morgan Freeman for receiving the SAG Life Achievement Award at 2018 Screen Actors Guild Ceremony.Horhn../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0518.xmlSC 519../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0519SG.pdfRecognize Southern Mississippi Alum Tori Bowie for spectacular win of two Gold Medals in the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London.Fillingane../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0519.xmlSC 520../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0520SG.pdfCommend and congratulate Noxubee County High School "Tigers" Football Team for winning their fifth MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.Turner-Ford../Senate_authors/Turner-Ford.xml02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0520.xmlSC 525../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0525SG.pdfCommend the 2017 West Point High School "Green Wave" Football Team for winning their second consecutive Class 5A State Championship.Turner-Ford../Senate_authors/Turner-Ford.xml02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0525.xmlSC 526../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0526SG.pdfCommend EMCC "Lions" Football Team for 4th NJCAA National Championship.Younger../Senate_authors/Younger.xml02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0526.xmlSC 527../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0527SG.pdfCommend Taylorsville High School "Tartars" Football Team for winning Class 2A State Championship.Fillingane../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml01/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0527.xmlSC 529../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0529SG.pdfCommend Jefferson Davis County "Jaguars" Football Team for winning Class 3A State Championship.Fillingane../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0529.xmlSC 534../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0534SG.pdfMourn the death of first African-American to run for public office in Jefferson Davis County, Mr. Wardell Gray.Fillingane../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0534.xmlSC 541../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0541SG.pdfExtend condolences of Legislature on passing of Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Commissioner Dr. Rosie Johnson.Blount../Senate_authors/Blount.xml02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0541.xmlSC 545../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0545SG.pdfDesignate March 2018 as "Women's History Month in Mississippi."Dawkins../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0545.xmlSC 550../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0550SG.pdfCommend the advocacy of Civil Rights icon Flonzie "Goodloe" Brown-Wright.Horhn../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml02/09 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0550.xmlSC 551../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0551SG.pdfExtend condolences of the Legislature on the passing of Mississippi Delta Civic Leader Jere Nash, Jr., of Greenville.Simmons (12th)../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0551.xmlSC 556../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0556SG.pdfMourn the loss and commend the music career of Mississippi Blues and Soul Legend Denise LaSalle.Jackson (11th)../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0556.xmlSC 557../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0557SG.pdfCommend the life and Mississippi Delta Public Health Advocacy of Dr. Alfio Rausa.Jackson (11th)../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0557.xmlSC 558../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0558SG.pdfCommend distinguished career of Senator Willie Simmons, Chairman of Foundation for Education and Economic Development(FEED).Blackmon../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0558.xmlSC 560../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0560SG.pdfCongratulate Derrick Johnson as new President and CEO of the NAACP.Witherspoon../Senate_authors/Witherspoon.xml02/09 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0560.xmlSC 565../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0565SG.pdfRecognize Tri-County Workforce Alliance Youth Development Program.Jackson (11th)../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0565.xmlSC 571../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0571SG.pdfMourn the passing and commend the life of public service of Sergeant Linda Lynette Nichols-Luckett.Blackmon../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml02/09 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0571.xmlSC 573../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0573SG.pdfRecognize Mr. Vernon Perry for his career and civic contributions.Horhn../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml02/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0573.xmlSC 574../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0574SG.pdfRecognize Mr. Tyrone Keys for his athletic accomplishments and founder of the "All Sports Community Service" organization.Horhn../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0574.xmlSC 575../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0575SG.pdfRecognize legacy of Willora Craft Ephram as owner of iconic "Peaches" Restaurant and extending condolences of Legislature.Horhn../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0575.xmlSC 579../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0579IN.pdfCommittee to place appropriate monument on the New Capitol grounds to recognize African-American history in MS; authorize.Horhn../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml03/28 (S) Died In Committee../history/SC/SC0579.xmlSC 580../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0580SG.pdfRecognize legendary "Malaco Records" on 50th Anniversary.Frazier../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0580.xmlSC 583../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0583SG.pdfRemember the legacy and distinguished legal career of Mississippi's longest-serving Trial Court Judge, Marcus D. Gordon.Dawkins../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0583.xmlSC 584../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0584SG.pdfCongratulate AKA Sorority on "2018 AKA Day at the Mississippi State Capitol."Witherspoon../Senate_authors/Witherspoon.xml03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0584.xmlSC 585../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0585SG.pdfCongratulate JSU Star Linebacker Robert Brazile upon his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame.Frazier../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0585.xmlSC 587../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0587SG.pdfCommend Valerie Smith upon being selected the 2017 State Games AT&T Female Athlete of the Year.Carmichael../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml02/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0587.xmlSC 591../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0591SG.pdfSalute former Yazoo City High School and MSU Defensive Tackle Fletcher Cox for winning NFL Super Bowl.Hopson../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0591.xmlSC 594../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0594SG.pdfRecognize MINACT, INC., for 40 years of achievement and award-winning training and support services to the State of Mississippi.Horhn../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0594.xmlSC 595../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0595SG.pdfRecognize retired Clinton Public School Superintendent Dr. Virgil Belue for "Education Hero Award".Frazier../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0595.xmlSC 601../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0601SG.pdfRecognize the legacy and community service of the Lackey Scholars from Marks, Mississippi.Jackson (11th)../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0601.xmlSC 602../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0602SG.pdfExtend condolences of Legislature to the bereaved family of Mississippi Historian and Journalist Lerone Bennett, Jr.Jackson (11th)../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0602.xmlSC 603../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0603SG.pdfRecognize award-winning career of JSU "Sonic Boom of the South" Band Director Dowell Taylor.Norwood03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0603.xmlSC 605../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0605SG.pdfRecognize civic contributions and public service of Jesse Thompson, Jr.Norwood03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0605.xmlSC 625../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0625SG.pdfRecognize legislative service of Mississippi Representative Tyrone Ellis.Turner-Ford../Senate_authors/Turner-Ford.xml03/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0625.xmlSC 628../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0628SG.pdfCommend Columbus High School "Falcons" Boys Basketball Team for winning Class 6A State Championship.Younger../Senate_authors/Younger.xml03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0628.xmlSC 630../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0630IN.pdfSuspend rules; DFA to study suitable location for DPS headquarters in Jackson Metro area.Blount../Senate_authors/Blount.xml03/28 (S) Died In Committee../history/SC/SC0630.xmlSC 631../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0631SG.pdfCommend Coahoma High School "Red Panthers" Boys Basketball Team for winning second straight 2A State Championship.Jackson (11th)../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0631.xmlSC 632../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0632SG.pdfDesignate March 20, 2018, as "Undergraduate Research Day in Mississippi" and recognize "Posters in the Rotunda" project.Harkins../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0632.xmlSC 633../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0633SG.pdfCommend Raymond High School "Rangers" Boys Basketball Team for winning consecutive 4A State Titles.Butler../Senate_authors/Butler.xml03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0633.xmlSC 639../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0639SG.pdfRecognize the accomplishments and civic leadership of Dr. Lee Gardner Royce, 19th President of MC, on his retirement.Frazier../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0639.xmlSC 641../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0641SG.pdfRecognize the lasting legacy of retiring United States Senator Thad Cochran.Burton../Senate_authors/Burton.xml03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0641.xmlSC 643../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0643SG.pdfExtend condolences on the passing of Greenwood Attorney and former Leflore County Supervisor Alix Sanders.Jordan../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0643.xmlSC 647../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0647SG.pdfCommemorate the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 1968.Horhn../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0647.xmlSC 648../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0648SG.pdfCommend St. Andrew's Episcopal School "Saints" Boys Basketball Team for first State Championship in school history.Blount../Senate_authors/Blount.xml03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0648.xmlSC 655../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0655SG.pdfRecognize Cathy Northington as COO of Mississippi Economic Council.Simmons (12th)../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed../history/SC/SC0655.xmlSR 3../../../documents/2018/pdf/SR/SR0003PS.pdfMourn the passing and commend the life of Bishop Hollis Musgrove Prelate Emeritus.Horhn../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml08/29 (S) Died On Calendar../history/SR/SR0003.xmlSR 6../../../documents/2018/pdf/SR/SR0006PS.pdfRecognize service of Dr. Hickman M. Johnson on his 50th Anniversary as Pastor of Historic Farish Street Baptist Church.Frazier../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml08/29 (S) Died On Calendar../history/SR/SR0006.xmlSR 7../../../documents/2018/pdf/SR/SR0007PS.pdfRecognize Historic Farish Street Baptist Church on its 125th Anniversary Celebration.Frazier../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml03/24 (S) Immediate Release../history/SR/SR0007.xml